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  1. Manfred

    DIY Mill

    Seeking some advice. Happy to supply more info on what I have and where I plan on going. Attached some pictures of my DIY mill mock-up. Yes, most of it is still wood and its been like that for a while. May have some time over the festive season and also decided rather than purchasing a...
  2. N

    Wanted milling machine

    Looking for a knee mill or something that is not just a toy. Hopefully in Saskatchewan.
  3. autaomatically

    Hello from North Vancouver!

    Hey all! It's great to be a part of a community focused on a trade I have been wanting to ad to my list of skills. Just starting out with welding and trying to locate a decent benchtop mill to help fabricate some things. Any leads would be helpful! As for my skills I've been in the...
  4. Donald Mearns

    Machine CX 601 saga continues!

    So one can only imagine my excitement when the electrical box was returned and I picked it up from the post office this morning. Wired everything as required, the techs having idiot proofed the wiring with lots of labels. I also had my own pictures as well as an extensive collection of photos...
  5. Philipopito

    What's you guys favorite site/shop to buy machinery?

    Hello fellas, I was wondering what was your favorite site/shop to buy metal machinery (lathe, mill...) I've found the site Travers and Grainger but I can't seem to find any other good supplier that offers something other than King Canada stuff. Any suggestions? Thanks!
  6. That-Guy

    Bridgeport 2J

    So, I did it AGAIN...... Saw a machine for a good price and decided to drag it home. I seem to find happiness in impulse buying rust. When I looked at it the spindle was locked, but spun free in neutral, and the ways looked decent from what I could see. So I went for it. Whats the worst...
  7. Xyphota

    Diagnosing Noise in Bridgeport Series 1 J-Head in High Gear

    I was finally able to get around to wiring up a plug and run my mill for the first time, but there is a pretty good rattling coming out of the head when in high gear. The noise goes away in low gear. I took a short video to show the noise in action. My first guess as to the origin of the...
  8. Billy

    looking for a knee mill

    Not interested in a "Kent milling machine" Other than that if you have one please let me know, otherwise, I'll be "forced" lol to buy a new cx603. I live in Saskatoon but could road trip to AB for the right fit.
  9. Nesh559

    Cnc to manual conversion

    Any thoughts on how hard it would be to change this mill from a cnc to manual wheels? What are some things I should look at when I go check this thing out? (Sorry for the noob question, this would be my first mill) syil x3 Thanks!
  10. Nesh559

    Syil x3 cmc mill questions

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the syil x3 cnc mills? I have a line on one but I dont know that much about them. Are they any good? Also what do you think would be a fair price for one.
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